Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced a resolution on September 15, 2026, to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over actions related to the Iran war. Massie claimed that Hegseth abused his powers by deploying U.S. military forces without congressional approval, which he argued violates the War Powers Act. He characterized these actions as "unlawful orders" and referred to them as "high crimes and misdemeanors." Although the Republican-controlled House is not expected to pass the resolution, it would require lawmakers to publicly state their positions regarding Hegseth's leadership amid the ongoing conflict, which has lasted for seven months.
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Rep. Massie Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he deployed military forces in Iran without congressional approval. The resolution is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House but would require lawmakers to take a public stance on Hegseth's actions.
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